I taught a class in kumihimo over the weekend,
and I used the big puffy wool/acrylic yarn to aid
visibility during the class.
I began these three braids in class to give the students
a healthy introduction to kumihimo,
but didn't finish them until a few days later at home.

Braid 35, 4 strand maru yotsu

Braid 36, 8 strand edo yatsu

Braid 37, 8 straid yatsu rai

I like to start with the simple 4 strand braid,
just to show students the basic set up and moves.
The 8 strand edo yatsu is a good introduction
to 8 strand braiding after that.
The 8 strand yatsu rai demonstrates the difference
in shape that occurs just by changing movements.
I also started an 16 strand kongou gumi in class,
but Sharon finished that one up, so it's hers.